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YE17 TRZ

2017 BMW 116

White Diesel 1496cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires15 Dec 2026
Tests9 (7 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate77.8%

Mileage

130,245 mi
Last recorded130,245 miles
Recorded on16 Dec 2025
Typical for 2017 BMW 11653,322 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYE17 TRZ
MakeBMW
Model116
Year2017
ColourWhite
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,496cc

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MOT History

7 pass 2 fail
Pass 16 Dec 2025 130,245 miles

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Pass 14 Dec 2024 125,248 miles

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Nearside & Offside (5.3.2 (d))

Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside & Offside (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

undertrays fitted

Pass 13 Dec 2023 107,326 miles

Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect n.s & o.s (5.3.2 (d))

Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n.s & o.s 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

undertrays fitted

Pass 7 Dec 2022 90,417 miles

Offside Front Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity position lamp (halo light) intermittently goes off (recommend replacemen) (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

Fail 16 Nov 2022 89,681 miles

Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases DPF Flexi Joint (6.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements font (0.1 (d))

Seat belt anchorage loose Centre Rear Belt Not Anchored/Fixed (loose) (7.1.1 (b))

Offside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii)) DANGEROUS

Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm bald outer edge also 225 40 18 y rft (5.2.3 (e)) DANGEROUS

Coolant Low

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn / causing fluctuation (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm worn inner (5.2.3 (e))

Nearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

Offside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner (Touching wear indicator) (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Tpms Low Pressure Warning

Under Tray Damaged / Loose (Not likely to fall off)

Pass 3 Nov 2021 80,877 miles

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Fail 28 Oct 2021 80,492 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

Offside Front Position lamp not working comes on then goes off again (dashboard says fault with position lamp) (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

Nearside Front Upper Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

Pass 19 Oct 2020 60,076 miles
Pass 17 Apr 2020

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How Reliable is the BMW 116?

Based on 1,638,388 MOT tests across 141,314 vehicles.

80.9%
Pass Rate
6,730
Miles/Year
22
Year Lifespan
141,314
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 24,729
Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick 9,380
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid 8,330
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YE17 TRZ is a 2017 BMW 116 in White with a 1,496cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 9 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 77.8%.

Across all 2017 BMW 116 models, the average MOT pass rate is 85.5% with a typical mileage of 53,322 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a BMW 116 fails its MOT is tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm, accounting for 24,729 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YE17 TRZ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The BMW 116 typically stays on UK roads for around 22 years. At 9 years old, this BMW 116 is still in the earlier part of its expected life.

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YE17 TRZ is a 2017 BMW 116, first registered on 26 April 2017.

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